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Dan Malone has a short article on the UMass video featuring Steve Casali. The return of Casali to full strength would certainly help the UMass linebacking corps. The Minutemen would have at least six B's with game experience .
- Jovan Santos-Knox JR 6-2 240
- Stanley Andre RSSR 6-2 240
- Kassan Messiah JR 6-4 225
- Steve Casali RSFR 6-2 225
- John Robinson-Woodgett JR 6-2 225
- Trey Seals RSJR 6-4 231
In addition early enrollee Da'Sean Downey FR 6-5 240 could be in the mix for significant playing time.
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Defensive Coordinator Tom Messala talks about the 3-4 defense.
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Matty Vautour says Blake Lucas is making good on his second chance.
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Jesse Allen of Hustle Belt interviews Dan Malone on the status of the 2014 Minutemen.
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When UMass plays Boston College on August 30th, the UMass offensive line will be looking across the line of scrimmage at two 6-7 300 pound Eagle defensive linemen.
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The Dekalb Daily Chronicle says the new college football playoff system ushers in a new era. Article has quotes from the MAC commissioner.
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Vanderbilt football finishes up the first week of fall practice.
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The Big Ten Network will preview Penn State today at 6:00 pm.
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